The risk of death may decrease by 23% if you eat these.

Research from the University of Navarra indicates that blood samples linked to the Mediterranean diet correlate with lower mortality risk. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, fish, and olive oil while reducing red and processed meats. This study analyzed 67 metabolites, primarily lipids, to assess their impact on long-term mortality risk. Among older adults without cardiovascular disease at the study's start, those in the highest metabolite score group had a 23% lower mortality risk over 13 years compared to those in the lowest group. Similar findings were observed in a separate study of 12,704 participants tracked for an average of 25 years. The results suggest that blood tests could help identify individuals who would benefit most from dietary changes.